It could be a lot of things. Is there a wound that is swelling? Did the horse get kicked? This what you would hope for. The question is are they swelling or bloating? If they're bloating that could mean colic- which is bad. If the horse begins to roll, kick and bite at his stomach, you better call a vet fast.
It means you are scared of horses.
If it is not to cold outside water your horses legs down with cool water to reduce swelling. Mean while, have somebody call your vet and describe the symptoms to him/her. If your vet cant get to your horse for a while, or you are unable to get to your vet, keep your horse in a stall. With permission form your vet, every few hours, walk your horse around for a bit to allow circulation in the legs.
it means that some horses are ready to running with their horse paws
A bur on a horse typically refers to a growth or swelling caused by irritation, such as from a saddle or tack rubbing against the skin. It can lead to discomfort for the horse and should be treated promptly to avoid further issues.
yes it is bad they should not eat it My 13 year old horse has ate cat food on 3 different occasions. He is swelled up every where & has hives. I'm wondering if this is a reaction to the cat food. I don't know what else it could be. His hay has not changed. The vet has never seen anything like his swelling and is out of ideas. He is currently on steroids to take the swelling down. I would appreciated any info.
It usually means that the horse is dehydrated or thirsty.
Swollen flanks likely mean that something is wrong and the horse needs to be looked at by a equine vet quickly to determine what is wrong. A horses flanks could swell up from pressure, or an infection and the problem could be compounded by a riders weight on their back, making it look even worse. Again contact a vet for an accurate diagnosis.
Yes, horses can be allergic to bees. This can cause swelling and itching.
It had a variety of functions - for reconnanissance, for protecting the flanks of an infantry battle formation from flanking attacks, for attacking the flanks of the enemy, and for pursuit of a defeated enemy.
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Strangles
yes it is called a flanks.
The cat's flanks are the fleshy part of their body between their last rib and their hip. It is their side and could be considered their waist.
Swelling
Horses that lie down, refuse food and are looking at their flanks are usually ill with colic (abdominal pain). If you think colic may be affecting your horse contact a vet as this can be a life-threatening emergency. Get your horse up on his feet and walking around, as this may help to relieve the colic and helps keep him from rolling.
That's correct! The sides of a volcano are indeed called its flanks.
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